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06 Aug 2014, 04:01
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Hi GMAT Experts!
I gave my first GMAT attempt 2 days back and got a 660 (Q48 V33). This is about 60 points below my base target of a 720+ score. I wish to retake the GMAT in a month, and wanted advice on what approach to follow. To give you guys more insight into my preparation and ability:
I'm generally weaker in Quant and Verbal happens to be my strong point (as opposed to what is evident from my sectional scores). In my mock tests also, I was getting lower Quant scores and Verbal used to be my savior. But I don't know what happened on the real GMAT.
Quants:
In terms of capability, my PS is generally good - maybe not that good on the really tough questions. DS is certainly my Achilles heel, especially on the number properties questions (surprise! surprise!). I was still able to improve a lot on DS by focusing a lot on curbing silly mistakes and trying to work with more logic than brute force - thanks to the strategies & videos by Veritas Prep available on the IOS platforms. Thanks Brian!
However, I still can't get over the 48 mark in quants. Any suggestions on what I should do to reach a 50 on quants?
Verbal:
In verbal, SC and CR have become my strong areas. Again, I have the Veritas Prep videos to help. Initially I built my skills through Manhattan GMAT guides, but I gained new perspective with the help of Veritas prep and Brian.
Surprisingly, I completely lost my base in RC. I do blame myself for that because other than the OG13 questions, I only worked on RC questions during the mock tests. I was good with RC generally, but then I don't know what happened and I completely lost my accuracy in them. I do intend to focus more on RC during my retake preparation, but do need help on how to approach RC questions on the really tough & convoluted passages. Any suggestions?
TARGET:
I am hoping to improve my score from a Q48 V33 to a Q49+ V40+. I would appreciate any help on defining what my strategy should be for each of the 5 segments (PS, DS, CR, SC and RC). Also, suggestions on overall strategy on test taking & timing would also be helpful. Thanks!
I gave my first GMAT attempt 2 days back and got a 660 (Q48 V33). This is about 60 points below my base target of a 720+ score. I wish to retake the GMAT in a month, and wanted advice on what approach to follow. To give you guys more insight into my preparation and ability:
I'm generally weaker in Quant and Verbal happens to be my strong point (as opposed to what is evident from my sectional scores). In my mock tests also, I was getting lower Quant scores and Verbal used to be my savior. But I don't know what happened on the real GMAT.
Quants:
In terms of capability, my PS is generally good - maybe not that good on the really tough questions. DS is certainly my Achilles heel, especially on the number properties questions (surprise! surprise!). I was still able to improve a lot on DS by focusing a lot on curbing silly mistakes and trying to work with more logic than brute force - thanks to the strategies & videos by Veritas Prep available on the IOS platforms. Thanks Brian!
However, I still can't get over the 48 mark in quants. Any suggestions on what I should do to reach a 50 on quants?
Verbal:
In verbal, SC and CR have become my strong areas. Again, I have the Veritas Prep videos to help. Initially I built my skills through Manhattan GMAT guides, but I gained new perspective with the help of Veritas prep and Brian.
Surprisingly, I completely lost my base in RC. I do blame myself for that because other than the OG13 questions, I only worked on RC questions during the mock tests. I was good with RC generally, but then I don't know what happened and I completely lost my accuracy in them. I do intend to focus more on RC during my retake preparation, but do need help on how to approach RC questions on the really tough & convoluted passages. Any suggestions?
TARGET:
I am hoping to improve my score from a Q48 V33 to a Q49+ V40+. I would appreciate any help on defining what my strategy should be for each of the 5 segments (PS, DS, CR, SC and RC). Also, suggestions on overall strategy on test taking & timing would also be helpful. Thanks!
06 Aug 2014, 06:19
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getsunny
Hi getsunny,
I would recommend that you go through the following threads:
gmat-study-plan-go-from-650-to-80235.html
should-i-retake-gmat-thread-retaking-gmat-strategies-83339.html
how-to-improve-your-quant-from-q44-to-q50-141670.html
patterns-among-those-who-scored-750-what-did-they-use-157979.html
If you like it kindly kudosify to gain more insight! Also check out eGMAT -they have a important strategy session lined up this weekend! ALLTHE BEST!
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GMAT 1: 660 Q48 V33
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06 Aug 2014, 06:36
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Thanks royQV!
I've already gone through all the links shared by you. I was hoping to get more specific advice on how to approach the different sections. Like when you get a CR question, how should you go about solving it. Basically, I'm trying to understand what is the best and high accuracy methods to approach the different question types, even for the tough questions. Any suggestions on that?
I've already gone through all the links shared by you. I was hoping to get more specific advice on how to approach the different sections. Like when you get a CR question, how should you go about solving it. Basically, I'm trying to understand what is the best and high accuracy methods to approach the different question types, even for the tough questions. Any suggestions on that?
